Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Hi all, I had a good time too and got Cuba and several northern US stations
on FT8 on 10m. Monty. KI5JML

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC 
wrote:

> Come to hamfest this Friday and Saturday. You could find some good deals.
> Check out the flyer at Houston Hamfest.com
>
> Mike Knerr KI5UBL.73
>
> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024, 5:02 PM J T via BVARC  wrote:
>
>> Costa Rica, that’s awesome!
>>
>> We will definitely be back out the next time you guys do this. Jon has
>> been on his phone looking at radios and antennas since we left the park.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:24 PM, Stephen Flowers 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Josh,
>> Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting
>> this fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying
>> to him: “KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa
>> Rica and not a KI station from the US!
>>
>> Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!
>>
>> 73,
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>>
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and
>> wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us
>> mess around with the radios. We had a blast.
>>
>> - Josh
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com <
>> mike.willi...@shopjubilee.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I am monitoring 7.271
>>
>>
>> Mike KK5SC
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>>
>>
>>
>>  Original message 
>> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
>> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO
>> CLUB , Kori Rahman 
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>>
>> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able
>> to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like
>> local 40 m is not doing well.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Not hearing your on 7.271
>>
>>
>> Rudy Ackerman
>> 281 460 7384
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC
>>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> 7.271
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
>> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
>> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
>> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
>> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
>> wire.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
>> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
>> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
>> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
>> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
>> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
>> directions.
>>
>> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
>> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
>> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
>> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>>
>> The important details:
>>
>>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day
>>is *FREE*.
>>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>>bring any equipment.
>>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club 
>> or
>>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>>- If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on
>>10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m 
>> band
>>

Re: [BVARC] Testing during Hamfest

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

www.houstonhamfest.org is linked to off the bvarc site with a tab up top.
KI5JML  Monty

On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 5:25 PM mark janzer via BVARC 
wrote:

> Friday testing is from 4-6pm.
> Saturday testing is from 9-11am.
>
> Pre-registration is "required". But we'll handle walk-ins with seat
> availability.
> The pre-registration link is here:
> HamStudy.org: Find an Exam Session
> 
>
> HamStudy.org: Find an Exam Session
>
> Prepare for your ham radio test for free with stats-driven flash cards,
> question lists, explanations, and practi...
> 
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 05:21:03 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I’m still waiting for the overall timetable to go onto the site such
> things as gates open etc etc
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *BVARC  on behalf of Rudolph Ackerman via
> BVARC 
> *Date: *Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 17:05
> *To: *BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc: *Rudolph Ackerman 
> *Subject: *[BVARC] Testing during Hamfest
>
> What are the testing times during the hamfest.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Rudy Ackerman
>
> KF5QYG
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Re: [BVARC] COLLINS S LINE SET UP

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

NE5TX David collects those. He runs the 310 machine in Baytown. Monty.
KI5JML

On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM John Holmes via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks Mike I’ll check
>
> 73 John W Holmes K4VMG
>
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Mike Hardwick via
> BVARC 
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:58:29 PM
> *To:* John Holmes via BVARC 
> *Cc:* Mike Hardwick 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] COLLINS S LINE SET UP
>
> John,
>
> There is a Collins S line group on Facebook and I believe they can give
> you the info you are looking for.
>
> This would be better than lugging stuff around and fighting with low
> ballers.
>
> Mike
> N5VCX
>
>
> On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:56:44 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I am looking for some advice on the potential value of a complete S Line
> setup.
>
>
>
> The club KARS has been donated this by a very active ham who went silent
> key and we are looking to offload it.
>
>
>
> I have couple of photos here and the equipment is available for inspection
> at our lockup. There is one other power unit with a phone patch !!!
>
>
>
> I will most likely take some more photos and take them along to HAMFEST as
> its heavy stuff to carry around and I have no clue as to the total value
> and want to try and avoid low ballers.
>
>
>
> Feel free to send me a pm at k4...@hotmail.com
>
>
>
> 73
>
> John K4VMG
>
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Opas in Watergate marina has a room upstairs for events and their food is
off the chart. Monty Weeks KI5JML

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 12:05 PM Chris Medlin via BVARC 
wrote:

> My comment about Golden Coral was meant to be tongue in cheek and not a
> serious location idea.
>
> Its also my understanding that there is a sizable new population of club
> members over the last year or so (me included due to geographic
> relocation). And with the possibility that some of the older/aging
> population not being able to get out at night, maybe the lower turn out may
> be from lack of knowledge of the event from a core of the membership
> population who havent been to one of the banquets before.
> Maybe there was a write up that I missed, and if so, apologies in advance
> for my ignorance. But if not, maybe overall assumptions are there because
> its an annual event that everyone knows about. What is the banquet, what is
> the dress, what can one expect to see there? Are there options for people
> who want to attend but are not eating? How long does it run into the night?
> For those planning to eat, what is the full menu items? And back to the
> aging members, Are there options for people with dietary restrictions?
>
> Maybe these type of things in a FAQ would be helpful to socialize the
> event and make sure that all members are on the same page.
>
> Just dropping my $0.02 of helpful feedback.
>
> 73/Chris/AC5CM
>
>
> Typos brought to you by iPhone
>
> On Jan 11, 2024, at 08:50, Mike Hardwick  wrote:
>
> 
>
> It is a great place for a meal but the Rosenberg location has been known
> for a not very clean facility.
>
> I checked for another location and the South Loop is currently closed.
>
> I will put it down on the list though.
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> Mike
> N5VCX
>
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 08:45:07 PM CST, Chris Medlin via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Golden Coral is a favorite of hams nationwide.
> Go to any hamfest anywhere and youll find hams packing the Golden Coral.
> Super cheap and super bland. Thats all ya need right?
> But plan accordingly because the Eating Club usually shows up at about
> 2pm.
>
> 73/Chris/AC5CM
>
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>
> On Jan 10, 2024, at 20:35, Mike Knerr via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 
> Maybe we should make a list of places that could fit our needs.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 6:09 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Not sure sir. That was the first time I ate there. By the way, the food
> was great.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 4:50 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Does Cleburne Cafeteria have a banquet room?
> That might work.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 4:34 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Now realize this post was to show what $36 can get you at a good place to
> eat. I got my lunch at Cleburne Cafeteria. I was not able to finish the
> meal. It's enough to feed two. That's what I think a banquet should look
> like if we are going to give $35 for members and $50 for non members to eat.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 4:26 PM Suzanne Runner via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Eddie eats Broccoli and loves it. I believe he does it on purpose because
> broccoli causes him to fart…haha
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 10, 2024, at 3:06 PM, jerry via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 
>
>- Just for informational purposes [image: Emoji]Broccoli is an amazing
>vegetable with some great benefits:
>-
>- Author: Cleveland Clinic
>
>
>- Compounds to reduce cancer risk. “Broccoli offers some powerful
>molecules that protect your cells from damage,” says Czerwony. “Some of
>them even destroy cancer cells.”
>- Nutrients to help manage blood sugar. Both human and lab studies
>suggest compounds in broccoli may help lower blood sugar in people with
>Type 2 diabetes.
>- Ligands to protect your gut. In a nonhuman study, researchers found
>that broccoli can help protect the lining of your small intestine.
>Compounds found in broccoli, called aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands, help
>keep small intestine cells working well.
>- Vitamin C to boost immunity. Vitamin C is well-studied as an
>immune-boosting nutrient.
>
>
>
> Jerry Dotson
> KJ5CPT
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 02:46:05 PM CST, Mike Knerr via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> You can keep broccoli, the rest looks good.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 2:32 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>
> now this is $36.63 worth of food and looks delicious.  big greek salad.
>  green beans. brocoli. country steak ssmothered in onions with potatoes.
> texas toast.  big big chocalate cake.
>
> no dry chicken or soggy catfish.
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting I am pissed...

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

I attended via zoom.  Unless it's an emergency, I don't drive at night and
it would have been unsafe for me to be crossing Houston at 10PM.  I counted
18 last night that attended via the same format.  It's not worth the risk
to be on the freeways at night.  Monty KI5JML

On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 4:52 PM M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:

> I live in the heights. I will not be attending any meetings in stafford at
> 6 or 7pm on a weekday.  it would take me 2 hours to drive that at that
> time. If the meeting were at 5 or 530pm i could leave work and go straight
> there and it would only be 40min.  (I work 1/2 way there).  I dont know the
> statistics of this club as to how many work and geographical distribution
> but maybe work on having meetings at the center at a time when people can
> attend.  Or just call them names and experss your upset.
>
> On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 09:52 JP Pritchard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I think RSVPs would solve the problem of wasted expense. A good idea to
>> head off future disappointment
>> JP, K5JPP
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 14, 2023, at 6:22 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I am a life member.  I am also one of the grey hairs, at age 81.  I live
>> in Tomball with my wife who is recovering from cancer.  It is difficult for
>> me to get to BVARC meetings, but I would like to attend when opportunity
>> allows.
>>
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>>
>> On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 09:38:38 PM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> *it was a great meeting tonight at the firehouse,*
>> *Terry had a great presentation on HOA antennas and I was RIVETED...!!*
>>
>> *I am pissed that MOST of you that did not bother to show up*
>>
>> *The club bought A LOT of food*
>> *The kitchen crew worked their butts off for two days preparing food for *
>> *the club meeting...*
>>
>> *The club is sitting at 334 members *
>> *and only a pitiful 13 of you wankers *
>> *showed up for the meeting*
>>
>> Yeah yeah, there were a few that checked in on zoom.
>>
>> But how the hell does that help show any appreciation to the kitchen crew
>> ???
>>
>> *Dang it *
>> as much work as folks put into this club, we could us a little
>> appreciation by actually
>> showing up to a friggin meeting...!
>>
>> *Please do not bother telling me your excuses, *
>> *I was tired and almost did not **go to the meeting myself..*
>>
>> *I'm not pissed at you individually, I am pissed at *
>> *the club in general...  and you are all a part of it...*
>>
>>
>> *how do we fix this?*
>> *Eddie Runner (BVARC life member ) (NU5K)*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Wanted -- NCS for next Monday Night -- Wanted

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Rick, I will take NCO duties on Monday night.  I can take the semi
permanent position too, if you can clarify that a bit.  I gather it would
be the 2nd Monday of the moth for the 8PM net.  Monty Weeks KI5JML

On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 12:09 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> Looking for an NCS (Net Control Station) for this coming Monday night
> BVARC Net.Just this Monday.
>
> Easy to do.  Excellent pay. Script is on line.  If you can make the
> repeater with your rig, you can do the net.
>
> Let me know if you would be willing to step up or if you have any
> questions..
>
> TNX73...Rick  W5RH
>
> ps...also looking for a semi-permanent NCS for the 2nd Monday
>
> --
> Rick Hiller
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Re: [BVARC] Wanted: HF Power/,SWR Meter

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

I just bought a Diamond SX100 straight from Japan on eBay
For $120 new. Monty. KI5JML.

On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 12:06 PM Marvin Suggs via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks
>
> On Oct 30, 2022 6:39 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
>
> here is the brand new BVARC beacon
> be the first on your block to read it.
> Collect them all.
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] 2m Opening.

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

2 meter FM has been exceptional during the hours right before sunrise to
about 10AM or so.  I personally heard repeaters all the way from Dallas to
San Antonio.  I had a simplex contact in Winnie as well and several others
in that general area too.  Monty Weeks KI5JML

On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 3:39 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> Did you mean FM and not SSB??
> Gary K5AMH
>
>
> On April 27, 2021 9:45:58 AM Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Lots of digital and SSB on 2m right now. Give 146.52 a try if you can.
>>
>> Just got Illinois twice and Georgia from my loops at 25 feet.
>>
>> KF5ONT
>>
>> Check propagation here. http://aprs.mennolink.org/
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Feedback request -- How was the Baytown EARS Swap meet?

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Hi all, I had a great time and picked up a new Mirage amplifier for less
than half price, that is installed and I made a 46 mile contact on Simplex
with it.  It was a blast.  Monty KI5JML

On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 3:05 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> Can anyone give a 25 word, more or less, tour of the hamfest today?
>
> Location and set-up
> Number of attendees
> Commercial Vendors
> Presentations, if any
> etc. etc. etc...
>
> Enquiring minds want to know, as the old saying goes
>
> TNX  Rick   W5RH
>
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Re: [BVARC] What time is the ISS fly over tonight. 630+?

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

It was spectacular as always to see it go by at 17000MPH.  Almost 4 minutes
here in League City from start to finish.

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 6:58 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> It was 6:45 to 6:51
> SW to North highest 45degrees.
> It was very bright.
>
> Thursday 5:57 to 6:06
> Peak at 6:03
> 224 @0 degrees to 313 @ 85 degrees
> Right over top of Houston.
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> > On Nov 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> >
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> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [BVARC] Two Pneumatic 60' towers for sale 500$ each

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Terry, do you know how high the towers go and how much he's asking for them?
Thanks, Monty Weeks KI5JML 832-557-8561

On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 4:13 PM terry leatherland via BVARC 
wrote:

> Houston Hams
> In case anyone knows anyone, I have a friend with two brand new Pneumartic
> towers for sale from an estate.
> They are disassembled from their former trailer/truck mount and lay in the
> back of a F250 for transport.
> They are they exact same thing you see in a TV truck.
> If anyone is interested, please ether email me or email the proprietor.
> John Bennet. CEO United Services Alliance Inc. His company does expert
> steel and other fabrication and can be contracted to mount the towers and
> any/all accessories you need in a mobile vehicle of any kind. Or permanent
> on a site with a pneumatic source. They are based in Texas City.
> United Service Alliance, Inc., Contract Design and Manufacturing and
> Accelerated Weight Drop Products 
>
> United Service Alliance, Inc., Contract Design and Manufacturing and Acc...
>
> NetGains by design, LLC.
>
> 
>
>
>
> Terry Leatherland, K5PGF
> 281-455-8090
> Sugar Land, Tx
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Re: [BVARC] QST Stircrazy Net control stations needed.- Update to the Net Control sheet

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

If no one else wants to do it on this coming Tuesday (8/4), I will take the
slot.  My only hesitation is that I will be down in Galveston that day, so
if someone wants to back me up in case I can't hit the repeater, then that
would be greatness.  I normally don't have any problems from down there,
but we all know how that goes.

Tom, I hit the repeater from 16' from League City and 24' from Galveston.
Both radios are are 50 watts on high.

 73's Monty KI5JML 832-557-8561  montywe...@gmail.com

On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 6:28 PM TJ via BVARC  wrote:

> Any idea how high I need to be to pick up the net from Lake Livingston? I
> am 27’ up with a diamond X510 and cannot get the net.
>
> Tom Johnson
> KG5GLX
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 2, 2020, at 5:58 PM, terry leatherland via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> This is an update for just the StirCrazy net Controllers.
> I added a tab sheet to the schedule sheet below for a Logbook.
> You'll see the format.
> Just go in and update the sheet as appropriate scrolling down.
> Dave- N5EKW- There are rows for you to fill in the blanks for last
> Thursday.
>
> Thanks to all those who have signed up in John's absence.
> We have an opening this coming Tuesday and the next Wednesday.
> Anyone that wants to, please jump in and take one of the two last slots.
> Its great fun and good HaM practice. Don't be shy.
> Just poke the link below and update your name in the schedule tab, then as
> stated above, record the lob in the logbook tab.
>
> 73's and Stay safe all..
>
>
> Terry Leatherland, K5PGF
> 281 455 8090
> Sugar Land, Tx
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 07:26:51 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Attention BVarc'rs
> Our illustrious net leader for the Daily NOON 2M net is taking a deserved
> vacation for 2 weeks,.
> We need your help. If you haven't been a net control before this is an
> easy way to get practice.
> Therefore  we made a Sign Up sheet that anyone can poke and put their name
> in a time slot row.
> Press the link below and just put your name in a day slot that fits you.
> Then press the browser X and leave the sheet.
> The Net Control script is on the 2nd tab if you need a primer.
> Bvarc Stir Crazy Net Control Signup sheet July 27 -August 13
> 
>
> Bvarc Stir Crazy Net Control Signup sheet July 27 -August 13
>
> Schedule of Volunteers This is a temporary Online edit able Gooogle Sheet
> for the purpose of scheduling the BVA...
>
> 
>
> Let me know if you have trouble.
> I will be the control for the two Fridays.
> Dont wait, else someone will have to take the reins on the fly on any
> absentee control day...
>
> 73s.
> Regards,
> terry  K5PGF
>
>
>
>
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> Sugar Land, Tx
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Re: [BVARC] tube tester

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

FYI, I went to EPO yesterday (in Webster) and they were closed for
remodeling.
Monty KI5JML

On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM John Mechura via BVARC 
wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> Unfortunately my tube tester is too new to test this tube.  I would
> recommend contacting Chris at EPO, Electronic Parts Outlet, to ask him if
> his tube checker can test this tube; if it is listed on his chart.  He has
> a stand-up tube tester such as would have been at drug stores of my youth.
>
> The 811 is a triode, utilizing a thoriated tungsten filament as a
> cathode.  As Rick suggests, an ohm meter check of the filament / heater
> should test for continuity.  Then check for shorts between filament, grid
> and plate, there should not be any.  Pins 1 and 4 are the filaments.  Pin 2
> is unused.  Pin 3 is the grid and the plate is on top.  Look and see if the
> plate shows signs of discoloration or overheating.  If the silver getter
> coating inside the glass is silver and not white then the tube is holding a
> vacuum still.
>
> The specs are here:
> www.radiotechnika.hu/images/811A.pdf
>
> My e-mail is:
> john.mech...@gmail.com
>
> 73
>
> John, KI5HOC
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 9:42 PM Rick Hiller 
> wrote:
>
>> Couldn't you simply just measure pin to pin and compare one tube to the
>> others?   Find the odd guy(s) out that way.   Then, stick them, one by one,
>> in the "tube testers"  from Ameritron, the 811 or 811H.  HI
>>
>> John, HOC, is the tube guy.he will know73...RH
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 9:18 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> One of the guys in KARS needs to test a few 811's, does anyone have a
>>> tester capable of testing these?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> --jv
>>> na5d
>>>
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Re: [BVARC] Matry AG5T - Amplifier

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Many thanks!  Monty KI5JML


On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 2:59 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> Marty, there is a Yaesu FL-2100B amplifier for sale on e-ham.   The guy is
> in San Antonio.
>
> GL...RH
>
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Re: [BVARC] Ditch Witch

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Home Depot rents them on a trailer for half days and days and are very
reasonable.  United rentals also rents them.
Monty KI5JML

On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 10:12 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
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> Does anyone have access to a ditch witch ? I would like to sever all the
> tree roots 2 feet inside my side property line.
>
> Scott KD5FBA
> kd5...@gmail.com
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